Description: Buffalo Bill in Bologna by Robert W. Rydell, Rob Kroes Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Reveals that the globalization of American mass culture that seems unstoppable today began as early as the mid-nineteenth century. This book narrates how the circuses, amusement parks, vaudeville, mail-order catalogs, dime novels, and movies that developed after the Civil War actually doubled as agents of American cultural diplomacy abroad. Publisher Description When it comes to the production and distribution of mass culture, no country in modern times has come close to rivaling the success of America. From blue jeans in central Europe to Elvis Presleys face on a Republic of Chad postage stamp, the reach of American mass culture extends into every corner of the globe. Most believe this is a twentieth-century phenomenon, but here Robert W. Rydell and Rob Kroes prove that its roots are far deeper. Buffalo Bill in Bologna reveals that the process of globalizing American mass culture began as early as the mid-nineteenth century. In fact, by the end of World War I, the United States already boasted an advanced network of culture industries that served to promote American values. Rydell and Kroes narrate how the circuses, amusement parks, vaudeville, mail-order catalogs, dime novels, and movies developed after the Civil War—tools central to hastening the reconstruction of the country—actually doubled as agents of American cultural diplomacy abroad. As symbols of Americas version of the "good life," cultural products became a primary means for people around the world, especially in Europe, to reimagine both America and themselves in the context of Americas growing global sphere of influence. Paying special attention to the role of the worlds fairs, the exporting of Buffalo Bills Wild West show to Europe, the release of The Birth of a Nation, and Woodrow Wilsons creation of the Committee on Public Information, Rydell and Kroes offer an absorbing tour through Americas cultural expansion at the turn of the century. Buffalo Bill in Bologna is thus a tour de force that recasts what has been popularly understood about this period of American and global history. Author Biography Robert W. Rydell is professor of history at Montana State University - Bozeman. He is the author of six books, including All the Worlds a Fair and World of Fairs, both published by the University of Chicago Press. Rob Kroes is professor of American studies at the University of Amsterdam. He is the author of eleven books including, most recently, If Youve Seen One, Youve Seen the Mall and Them and Us: Questions of Citizenship in a Globalizing World. Details ISBN 022600712X ISBN-13 9780226007120 Title Buffalo Bill in Bologna Author Robert W. Rydell, Rob Kroes Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 224 Publisher The University of Chicago Press GE_Item_ID:129562324; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780226007120
Book Title: Buffalo Bill in Bologna
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Buffalo Bill in Bologna : the Americanization of the World, 1869-1922
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication Year: 2012
Item Height: 0.1 in
Subject: Civilization, International Relations / General, General, Popular Culture, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), Civics & Citizenship, Europe / General, United States / General
Item Weight: 11.4 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 0.9 in
Author: Robert W. Rydell, Rob Kroes
Subject Area: Political Science, Social Science, History
Item Width: 0.6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
